There's really no way to hide it, is there? Maybe he ought to stop underestimating Vivi's ability to read the situation. As pointless as it was to try and cloak what was happening, it wouldn't stop him from doing it anyway. Even the thought of just... telling Vivi why he was growing so tired felt violently wrong. Or maybe that was just himself refusing to admit it. He never finished what he came down here to do.

"... Good. I'm glad to hear that." That much he could say, and have it be true. It felt imperative to let him know that. It was good to hear. It gave him peace. Gabriel's tone hadn't shifted much, still calm and even, though exhausted.

"I'm going to take a nap, I think." Light, casual, calm. "It shouldn't be long."